Month: May 2010

MAYOR Trini Lopez 633 41.89% Ralph Duran 160 10.59% James A. Campos 67 4.43% Willie Gandara Sr. 651 43.08% Winner ALDERMAN AT LARGE Sergio Cox 597 43.07% Guillermo “Willie” Madrid Jr. 789 56.93% Winner ALDERMAN DISTRICT 1 Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez 158 47.73% Luis Varela 173 52.27% Winner ALDERMAN DISTRICT 2 Gloria Macias Rodriguez 259 62.11%

ANTHONY ISD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION PRECINCT 1 (DISTRICT AT LARGE) Martin Lerma 77 25.84% Winner Elvira Williams 21 7.05% Guadalupe Montanez Perez 59 19.80% Hipolito Sarabia 53 17.79% Beto Gomez 34 11.41% Sonny Jacquez 36 12.08% Javier Morales 18 6.04% TOWN OF ANTHONY GENERAL ELECTION ALDERMAN PLACE 3 Chanan Singh 104 69.80% Winner

YISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 Ramon Federico 161 51.11% Winner Ray Mendoza 154 48.89% DISTRICT NO. 3 Beth M. Riggs 124 39.37% Shane Haggerty 191 60.63% Winner DISTRICT NO. 5 Rosa Montes Kahoe 218 56.19% Winner Ricardo Dominguez Jr. 170 43.81% YISD BOND ELECTIONS Proposition 1 $59 million for heating, ventilation and

Sometimes in our newscasts, we tell you about civilians taken to William Beaumont Army Medical Center. And one viewer emailed us to ask why that happens. The military spouse wrote: “I was just wondering why I always hear on the news about civilians going to William Beaumont Army Medical Center…It is just frustrating going to

For some, despite regular screenings and monthly self exams breast cancer can’t be avoided. It’s in their genes. A new clinic at Texas Tech is offering coping skills to those who may be susceptible to the deadly disease. Soledad Tellez, 54, has had to battle both ovarian and breast cancer. While her sister, “She’s already

Authorities allege a Chaparral, New Mexico man has been operating a dogfighting ring. 51-year-old David Swann has not been charged with anything, and says he trains his dogs for hunting. He does not understand why he’s being labeled a dogfighter. “I’m not a dogfighter,” says Swann, but it’s what he’s being called. “I was upset,

A cyclist remains in critical condition this morning after being hit by a driver who didn’t even stop to check if he was all right. The crash happened Thursday night shortly after 10:30 near the 7300 block of South Desert Boulevard in West El Paso. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the

What began as a trip to the courthouse to support family ended with a charge that could land an El Paso man in prison for a year. The brother of convicted state judge Manuel Barraza is accused of threatening a prosecutor. John William Barraza’s body language made it clear in court. He couldn’t believe he

Buried in a pile of encyclopedias, Ulices Rodriguez spends many of his school days exploring the wonders of the world. The 12-year-old can rattle off any country’s capital, official language and population. “Everyday something new comes up that amazes me,” said Maura Cosgrove, his teacher at Guillen Middle School. “If it’s not numbers, it’s flags,

El Paso City Council has already voiced its opposition to Arizona’s new immigration law. Now, Las Cruces is poised to take similar action. The two-page resolution is what Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will introduce before city council on May 17. Miyagishima said it’s his responsibility to encourage members to take a stand. “I am

Prominent El Paso business woman Melissa O’Rourke said “a clerical error that no one profited from” is what has resulted in her company’s plea agreement with the federal government. Tom stanton, attorney for Charlotte’s Furniture, said none of the employees, including owner, O’Rourke knew what they were doing was wrong. He said the cash transactions

As drivers make their way through El Paso, they may come across a jarring figure: 5,010. That’s how many animals the city has euthanized this year because of overpopulation problems. The New Hope Alliance animal shelter is keeping tabs on the number through a billboard. Last year, 18,000 animals were euthanized by the city. “I

Jose Alonzo De La Madrid was extradicted from Mexico City to El Paso Friday morning, according to DEA officials. De La Madrid was allegedly involved in the delivery of 270 kilos of cocaine in FEB of 2006. De la Madrid at the time, was arrested and charged with possession and conspiracy to possess with intent

They are soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen and Coast Guard members, brave men and women who’ve sacrificed their physical and mental health for our country. Some are hurt so badly they can’t continue their military career. There is a way you can help those wounded warriors and their families. “My weapon got caught in one of

A Hispanic ad agency based out of Miami is offering a solution for legal Arizonians worried their skin tone may lead to them being pestered by law enforcement because of Arizona’s new immigration law. The solution is the Gringo Mask. “Our agency mantra is ‘Erasing Stereotypes,’ so as soon as this law was passed, we

John William Barraza, brother of suspended and convicted state judge Manuel “Manny” Barraza, has been charged with intimidating a federal employee. The misdemeanor charge was announced at John Barraza’s court appearance on Friday afternoon. He faces up to one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, plus a year of probation. His bond is $5,000. John

Northeast City rep. Carl Robinson was pulled over on Mesa street on Monday and was issued two tickets. Robinson admitted to ABC-7 that a mistake was made and he would take care of the situations that led to the tickets. Robinson got a ticket for not having a driver’s license and a ticket for an

El Paso Police have identified the man that was shot and killed in an alleged burglary attempt in a home in Northeast El Paso Wednesday early morning. Steven Abeita, 20, of the 3000 block of Zion, allegedly illegally entered the home of Paul Daw on the 8000 block of Tonto shortlyl before 5 a.m. on

El Paso Police have released the name of the bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle in West El Paso late Thursday night. Ruben Lemus, 51, of Anthony, New Mexico, was riding his bicycle in the 7300 block of S. Desert at 10:35 p.m. when he was struck. Lemus, who was wearing a helmet, was

Dozens of dogs taken by Animal Control officers from a southern New Mexico property. Dona Ana County officials said it could be a case of dog fighting. The investigation unfolded on the 350 block of Lisa Drive in Chaparral. Investigators said they were trying to serve an eviction notice at a home when they found

Tom is a native of Bar-le-Duc, France. Half of his family lives in this beautiful north-central portion of the country. For over 30 years Tom has enjoyed covering the news of the El Paso/Las Cruces region with the last 21 at KVIA. His experience includes anchoring news and sports, photography, editing and now a wider

A man in his 20’s was shot and killed early Wednesday in Northeast El Paso during a burglary attempt in a home. El Paso Police say the man broke into the home on the 8000 block of Tonto and was inside the master bedroom when a struggle ensued between him and the homeowner. The struggle

A change to Arizona’s new immigration law is designed to ease civil rights concerns. Arizona legislators now essentially say a law enforcement officer in that state can’t stop a person just because the officer thinks the person is in the United States illegally. At first, the law stated officers could stop someone as long as

Just over a month ago, a woman burned to death after her SUV caught fire. Karla Cerino used her dying breath to save her two children, handing them to complete strangers. But the Cerino family has been hit with another tragic loss. Eight-year-old Priscilla Chavez had to cope with losing her mom. For several weeks,

If Arnett Moultrie withdraws his name from the Draft to return to college, he won’t be able to return to UTEP. UTEP coach Tim Floyd announced on Thursday that Moultrie will not return to the UTEP basketball team for the 2010-11 season. ?Arnett and I have arrived at a mutual understanding where it would be

It was an emotional scene inside the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Frank Montalvo on Thursday as he sentenced suspended state judge Manuel “Manny” Barraza to five years in federal prison. Barraza thanked Montalvo for not taking him into custody immediately after his conviction in February, saying it meant a lot to him and his

Just over a month ago, a woman burned to death after her SUV caught fire. Karla Cerino used her dying breath to save her two children, handing them to complete strangers. But the Cerino family has been hit with another tragic loss. Eight-year-old Priscilla Chavez had to cope with losing her mom. For several weeks,

One month after a raucous meeting in which residents were told to arm themselves against the drug cartels, law enforcement in Fort Hancock gave the idea of a public forum another go. As a group of boys played basketball outside Benito Martinez Elementary, residents were de-briefed on the progress made by Border Patrol agents. Newly-appointed

El Paso City Council members say their boycott of Arizona is not because they support illegal immigration, but because they want to send a message that racial profiling is wrong. According to City Council members who voted in favor of a resolution denouncing Arizona’s immigration law, Arizona’s S.B. 1070 discriminitates against immigrants and allows for

The weather today will surely fit the hot theme for Cinco de Mayo as highs warm up into the 90s for the first time this year with plenty of afternoon sunshine and some breezes. It will be even warmer tomorrow as southwesterly winds crank up into the windy category with peak wind gusts possibly reaching